Values
Deficiencies
Toxicity
Miscellaneous
Final Jeopardy
500

What is the DRI (RDA or AI) value for men? What about for women?

What is Women: 14 mg NE (Niacin equivalent) and Men: 16 mg NE (Niacin equivalent)?



500

What are the 3 most common reasons for niacin deficiencies?

What is 1. The lack of consumption of food containing niacin (ex. fish), 2. Chronic Alcohol Use, 3. Gastrointestinal Diseases? 

500

What are the top 3 effects of Niacin toxicity in the body? 

What is reddened/itchy skin, low blood pressure, and dizziness?

500

What are the top 3 major biological functions of niacin in the body?

What is helps turn food into energy, preserves your nervous system, and keeps your skin healthy?

1000

What is the UL value for adults?

What is 35 milligrams of niacin per day?

1000

What are 3 major effects of niacin deficiency in the body?

What is 1. Dark, scaly rash, 2. bright redness of the tongue, 3. constipation and diarrhea? 

1000

What are the 3 most common reasons for niacin toxicity?

What is 1. energy drinks with large amounts of vitamins, 2. the use of niacin to pass drug tests/eliminate toxins, 3. long term use of high dose supplements? 

1000

What are the top 3 food sources for niacin? Include quantities. 

What is 3 oz Roasted Skinless Chicken Breast 11.8 mg Niacin, 3 oz roasted light meat turkey 9.9 mg Niacin, 3 oz canned tuna fish 8.6 mg Niacin?





1000

How can the DRI be met in one day? Be specific. 

Through foods such as (Chicken breast (64% dv), tuna (54%DV), and Marinara (spaghetti) sauce (64%DV)